Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?



Where to? It's pretty obvious.

Gilbert stood still, a bitter smile tugging at his lips.

Murmuring to himself, "Please... take good care of her for me. Please, just make sure she's happy."

What he couldn't manage for Sherilyn, he hoped Edgar would achieve...

Sherilyn had feelings for Edgar. Being with him, she'd likely be over the moon, right?

Lovers finally getting together, a happy ending for all.

Suddenly, Gilbert closed his eyes, his features shrouded in shadows, a picture of loneliness and melancholy...

At the Sunset Ridge Community.

Jenna had already gone to bed, and Sherilyn had just finished her workout, drenched in sweat, ready for a shower and then some rest.

Her phone beeped with a message.

[Are you asleep yet?]

It was Edgar, whom she hadn't heard from in ages. Yates mentioned he'd gone off to Rainshore City.

Sherilyn grasped her phone and replied.

[Not yet.]

[Could you come down for a moment? I'd hate to disturb you by coming up, Jenna must be sleeping already.]

Sherilyn felt a shiver down her spine. Did this mean... he was back in Sunhaven? And right now, just outside her building?

She rushed to the window and looked down to see Edgar leaning against his car. He seemed to have spotted her too, looking up and waving with a smile.

Sherilyn frowned slightly but agreed, "I'll come down now."

"Great, I'll wait for you."

After hanging up, Sherilyn rubbed her temples, grabbed her keys, and stepped out.

As soon as she exited the building, Edgar was there to greet her, all smiles, his joy seemingly overflowing.

"Sherilyn. Long time no see."

"It's been a while." Sherilyn was a tad bewildered. "This happy?"

"Yeah." Edgar didn't bother to hide it; his elation was almost tangible.

"I know everything!"

Sherilyn was puzzled. "Know... what?"

"That..." Edgar tried to control his

grin,

Vocaling, "Jenna found a

bone marrow donor

matching

and Gilbert are done!" content

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Sherilyn realized then what he was talking about.

But how did he know?

"Sherilyn." Edgar took a deep breath, mustering courage. "Now, I can pursue you, right?"

She was single again, with no strings attached.

"..." Sherilyn's mouth hung open.

In theory, yes.

But, "Edgar, my situation..."

Their past attempts were a disaster; his family would never accept her, and she felt utterly unworthy in his presence.

"Don't worry, I'll convince my parents."

Edgar cautiously raised his hand, touching her shoulder.NôvelDrama.Org owns this text.

"I'm not asking you to jump into anything with me right now, I just want you to know, my feelings for you haven't changed, I've been waiting for you, waiting for a chance!"

He smiled, gently touching her hair.

"Now that you're free, maybe you could, you know, consider me, perhaps?"

"..." Overwhelmed, Sherilyn was speechless.

"That's all I wanted to say."

Edgar smiled, letting go, taking a step back, his smile deepening, "I'll head back now!"

Walking backwards, he waved, "Goodnight!"

He then hopped into his car and drove off.

Sherilyn stood there, dumbfounded, unable to snap back to reality.

Half an hour later, at the Ferguson residence.

Edgar rushed home, heading straight upstairs to his parents' room.

"Mom, Dad, can I come in?"

"Ah!"

Adela Ferguson, hearing her son's voice, was thrilled, "My boy's back! When did you get here? Come in, come in!"

"Mom, Dad."

Edgar entered, trying to contain his

excitement, "I want to talk about something. If we can agree, then I

plan to stay put in Sunhaven no more roaming around."